2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 356 kg more than 2013 Honda Pilot.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Expedition | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2447 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
